| ambulatory |
able to walk about. |
| artisan |
a person skilled in making things, especially by using the hands. People such as those who make furniture, quilts, or other crafts are artisans. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| firmament |
the entire arch of the sky; heavens. |
| impale |
to pierce and hold fast with a sharp-pointed instrument such as a spear. |
| juxtaposition |
the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast. |
| licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
| penurious |
extremely needy or poor; poverty-stricken. |
| polygamy |
the practice or state of having more than one spouse, especially more than one wife, at a time. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| traverse |
to go over, along, or through; cover or cross. |
| tutelage |
the act or function of a teacher, especially one who gives lessons to individuals; instruction; teaching. |